California Mishegoss #17: The Grim Reapers Overlooking San Francisco
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Good Morning Friends!
Are you ready for the weekend? We have some ideas for you to consider in this week’s edition. Enjoy!
Be Well! Stay Safe!
Mark & Patti
Planning a Trip to Coachella?
Gearing up for Coachella is a perfect mash-up of flossin’ and survival. The annual music mecca in Indio, California, attracts people from all over the world who come to see first-rate talent in the hot, hot, heat of the desert, while also aiming to look their finest. Among the headliners this year are Frank Ocean, Blackpink, Rosalía, Björk, Blondie, Gorillaz, and Bad Bunny, who will perform with dozens of other artists on multiple stages over two weekends in April.
The Grim Reapers That Overlook San Francisco
The 12-foot-tall specters stand stark white in front of the dark glass 350 feet above the city. Their heads bowed, watching over the living below; an empty blackness where a face should be. The sculptures can be seen from over a mile away. If you stare up from Portsmouth Square, they watch your every move; from the backside of Coit Tower, the three north-facing ghouls hover at eye level, floating over Chinatown.
Discovering Union Square in San Francisco
An elevated patch of green amidst the neighborhood's neoclassical hotels, multi-story department stores and chic clothing boutiques, the park at Union Square is anchored by a grand 85-foot Dewey Monument, topped with a bronze figure known as Victory (sometimes called the Goddess of Victory), reportedly modeled after influential San Francisco art collector and socialite Alma de Bretteville Sprekels. Weary shoppers can grab a coffee, rest on the stairs and enjoy the sunshine here. During the winter holiday season, Union Square hosts an ice skating rink and other seasonal displays, including a giant Christmas tree, among other special events.
5 Beaches to Visit Near Newport Beach, California
Looking for a great beach getaway in Southern California? Look no further than Newport Beach, where miles of stunning coastline offer something for everyone. Whether you're looking to surf the waves, soak up the sun, or simply relax and unwind, these beaches are sure to impress. In this article, we'll explore some of the best beaches near Newport Beach, complete with addresses, distances, and unique highlights. So pack your sunscreen, grab your towel, and let's hit the sand!
Temecula Vally-Southen California’s Answer to Napa and the Wineries
Temecula Valley is a Southern California gem that hides in plain sight, set less than 25 miles from the coast, one hour from San Diego, and two hours from Los Angeles. Commercial grapes have been grown in the region since the 1960s, and today nearly 50 wineries benefit from the microclimate here, generating award-winning varietals that span from malbecs to rieslings.
Perhaps the only things as pretty as Temecula’s vineyard-covered rolling hills are the mountains that surround them — if you’re having a glass of syrah at an outdoor tasting room here, views of Mount San Jacinto and Mount San Georgiano are likely companions. Ready to sip and ramble in this wine region? Here are 12 great wineries in Temecula to get you started — you might even visit some via cable car, if you so choose.
Traveling to Santa Monica This Weekend?
The 626 Night Market was first established in 2012 with a goal of uniting and empower communities. Ever since, they have been showcasing different types of foods and drinks from many talented people to bring awareness to different cultures.
This Spring, 626 Night Market brings a mini market to different locations for all communities to enjoy the fun food festival.
Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Yosemite
Since 1890, Yosemite National Park has been welcoming visitors into its lush spaces. Along with its iconic Half Dome, mysterious waterfalls and giant sequoia trees, the park is also known for offering beautiful lodgings that allow guests to feel right at home inside this publicly owned treasure. Camping is popular at the park, but for those who want to hang out and sleep in more elevated accommodations, there are a few hotels and lodges inside Yosemite's borders that can make your visit even better.
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Forget Yosemite and Visit Pinnacles State Park
They imagine the towering granite domes of Yosemite National Park, the Seussian vegetation of Joshua Tree National Park and the otherworldly hellscapes of Death Valley National Park. Other places, like Redwood National and State Parks with its gargantuan trees or Lassen Volcanic National Park and its ancient volcanoes, sometimes sneak into the mix.
But few people envision Pinnacles National Park, including lifelong Bay Area residents who are unaware it’s just a two-hour drive away.
One Last Thing…
We hope you enjoyed this week's California Mishegoss, even though it was calorie-laden. Maybe it's what the good doctor ordered; then, maybe not.
Either way, enjoy your weekend and the week ahead.
Check out our food newsletter DelPaggio's Cucina, if you have a moment. It's full of some great homemade recipes you may enjoy!
Mark & Patti